Area Code 417 – Chkhorotskhu
The phone area code for Chkhorotskhu is 417 (international format +995417). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Chkhorotskhu
Geographic Overview
The area code 417 is a Geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Georgian numbering plan, assigned to the Chkhorotskhu district in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of western Georgia. This administrative area includes the town of Chkhorotskhu and its surrounding villages, situated near the Egrisi mountain range. The code serves fixed-line PSTN subscribers within this specific geographic jurisdiction.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Chkhorotskhu fixed-line number from within Georgia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 417 and the local subscriber number, which typically consists of 5 to 6 digits. The complete national format is: 0 417 XXX XXX.
For international callers, the Georgian country code +995 replaces the trunk prefix, and the area code is used without the leading zero. The international format is: +995 417 XXX XXX. For example, a local number might appear as 0 417 12 345 domestically and +995 417 12 345 from abroad.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Georgia: Dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix and area code. For instance, to call a Chkhorotskhu number from Tbilisi, dial
0 417 12 345. - International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the United States), then the Georgian country code
995, followed by the area code417and the subscriber number, omitting the initial zero. Example:00 995 417 12 345.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 guidelines for Georgia, the 417 area code does not have an overlay code. Subscribers within the Chkhorotskhu district share the same geographic area code, and no additional dialing changes have been implemented. The Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) manages the numbering plan, and no major renumbering is currently scheduled for this region.
Practical Usage
Geographic area codes like 417 are essential for routing calls efficiently within the PSTN. They also provide callers with a clear indication of the called party's location, which can be useful for businesses that rely on regional presence. For fixed-line services, the area code is a permanent part of the number, and calls are tariffed based on the distance between the caller and the destination exchange.